Baidu’s vehicles are not really driverless. Baidu, like Waymo and Cruise, has received a license to operate “driverless” vehicles on Chinese roads but the reality is that just because there...
Negative gross margins must be fixed at all costs. Lucid Motors reported awful Q2 2022 results as it suffers from negative gross margins and remains unable to fulfil the demand...
FF’s future lies in Chapter 7 or 11. Faraday Future gave a glimpse of its inevitable future with yet another delay of its vehicle that was first expected to hit...
The pie has crashed back to earth. Another autonomous driving upstart is cutting back staff in order to preserve dwindling cash as revenues remain years away and current conditions will...
I don’t think Geely is interested in smartphones. Chinese car maker Geely has acquired a majority stake in Chinese smartphone maker, Meizu, not to become a powerhouse in smartphones but...
AutoX takes a questionable lead. Waymo, Baidu (Apollo) and Zoox have fallen way down in the ratings leading me to question whether the analysis of the California DMV data as...
EV SPACs break down and Geely gets it right. EVs: One down, many more to go EV SPAC Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMC) has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy indicating...
Apple declares war on OEMs. The strength of Apple’s position in the domestic vehicle market has given it the confidence to make a play for the whole digital vehicle making...
Apple declares war on short-term loan providers and car makers. Apple produced an ordinary performance but saw announcements that challenge both the vehicle makers and the fintech industry. However, there...
Nvidia FQ2 2023 – The hangover
Crypto gives Nvidia a big headache. Nvidia reported difficult results and soft guidance as the hangover from the crypto party continues to be a big headache. FQ2 2023 revenues /...